Helping young people see God’s blessings cultivates a joy that goes beyond words. By Dishon Mills, Pastor, Steele Creek, North Carolina, U.S. In the U.S., we will be celebrating Thanksgiving at the end of this month, so I would like to tell a story that brings together our worship of God and food. I spent … Continue reading "The Mac ‘N’ Cheese God" Read the article
Through worship and community, Christmas shapes us together. Bermie Dizon, Elder, Glendora, California, U.S. When we think of Christmas, our thoughts may drift to a day filled with family, gifts, and the warmth of celebration. But Christmas extends far beyond a single day. This twelve-day season is a celebration of the life-changing truth that Christ … Continue reading "Communal Christmas Formation" Read the article
The intersection of mission and money in budgeting supports a church’s commitment to living out its vision. By Cara Garrity, Development Coordinator, Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Budget season! It can feel challenging to talk about church finances and budgets, yet it is a critical aspect of strategic ministry … Continue reading "Money Follows Values" Read the article
The anticipation, hope, and love of Advent unite us all. By Matthew Sianidis, Hope Avenue Champion, Mooroolbark, Melbourne, Australia If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, my experience of the Advent and Christmas seasons is different than your experience. I live in Australia and these worship seasons occur in summer. It’s hot, and the days … Continue reading "The Avenues Focused on Advent and Christmas" Read the article
Through the nativity story and beyond, we celebrate Jesus as God’s light and presence among us. By Daphne Sidney, Superintendent of Australasia Growing up in a family of nine children, Christmas was one of our most anticipated and happiest seasons. We relished the lamb roast, desserts, and other goodies that were unaffordable the rest of … Continue reading "The Wonders of CHRISTmas" Read the article
Video unavailable (video not checked). Download/Subscribe Download Audio RSS Feed Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Stitcher Program Transcript + Listen to audio: https://cloud.gci.org/dl/GCPod/GCPod70-HectorJuancaBarrero-UsingYourMAP.mp3 In this episode, our host Cara Garrity interviews Hector Barrero GCI pastor in Bogota, Colombia and his son Juan Carlos Barrero, Hope Avenue Champion in Bogota. Together they discuss how to use … Continue reading "Using Your MAP As A Strategic Guide w/ Hector and Juan Carlos Barrero" Read the article
Video unavailable (video not checked). Download/Subscribe Download Audio RSS Feed Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Stitcher Podcast Addict Program Transcript + Heb 9:11-14 ♦ Heb 9:24-28 ♦ Heb 10:11-25 ♦ Rev 1:4-8 Listen to audio: https://cloud.gci.org/dl/GReverb/GR054-JonDePue-Propers26-28-ReignOfChrist.mp3 Our host, Anthony Mullins is joined by Jon DePue to explore the November 2024 sermon pericopes in depth. Jon … Continue reading "Jon DePue—Year B Propers 26-28, Reign of Christ" Read the article
Dear Pastors, Hope Avenue Champions, and Worship Leaders, As we look ahead to the liturgical year of 2024-2025, I am pleased to share the upcoming pericopes that will guide our worship and preaching throughout the year. You can access the pericopes here, Year C 2024- 2025. In partnership with our Media Team, we are excited … Continue reading "RCL Resources for 2025" Read the article
Watch Listen Download/Subscribe Download Audio Download Video Low Res Video Thumbnail Watch on YouTube Program Transcript + Discussion Watch video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWMctZeHZ-c Program Transcript Christ the King Sunday Imagine knowing the end of the story before it unfolds. As we come to the end of our worship calendar for the year, we celebrate the … Continue reading "Sermon for November 24, 2024 – Reign of Christ" Read the article
